Essays about: "ikea in asia"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words ikea in asia.

  1. 6. Business Process Reengineering within the bicycle industry

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : David Bartolomé Rodriguez; [2010]
    Keywords : Just-­‐in-­‐time JIT ; Material Requirement Planning MRP ; Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM ; Lean principal;

    Abstract : Bicycle leader brands have shift production overseas to reduce the cost of labor and to implement new technologies at lower cost. Bike manufacturer both in Asia and Europe employ a traditional way of production  based on economics of scale that aims cost per unit reduction. Where MRP systems and forecasting are part of their day basis operations. READ MORE

  3. 7. Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility & Innovation through Partnership Development and Continuous Communication: A case study of IKEA Trading Area South East Asia (TASEA) and its Vietnamese Suppliers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nalina Bhuthongkum; Gunnar Páll Ólafsson; [2009-08-24T11:40:15Z]
    Keywords : Corporate Social Responsibility; Corporate Social Innovation; Ethical Trade; Strategic Management; Business Linkages; Management Systems; Sustainability and Developing Countries.;

    Abstract : Due to pressures from consumers and activists, multinational retailers are assuming more responsibilities in managing their supply chains—ensuring ethical production, fair employment, elimination of child labor, and reduction of environmental destructions. Considerable resources have been invested in monitoring compliance with codes of conduct and capacity building among suppliers and sub-suppliers in order to maintain sustainable value chains. READ MORE

  4. 8. AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX PROCESS OF CULTURE BUILDING IN AN ORGANIZATION AND ACROSS BORDERS – USING THE EXAMPLE OF IKEA

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, EHV

    Author : Tobias Mauelshagen; Emilie Martens; [2007]
    Keywords : Culture building across borders IKEA organization leadership;

    Abstract : Nowadays, companies face many difficulties due to the much competitive environment they have to evolve in. Therefore, multinational ones, particularly dealing with customers and employees, as well as competitors worldwide, have to take all the tools available into consideration to be able to stay afloat, or, at best, to be successful. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Individual's Expectations on Competence Development in a Transnational Organization

    University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Fredén; Fredrik Nilsson; [2003]
    Keywords : Business and economics; competence; competence development; individual; IKEA; Per Åman; South East Asia; transnational; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Background: The turmoil caused by the new demands of globalization has forced multinational companies to rethink their traditional worldwide strategic approaches. The new strategies have resulted in reviews and questioning of the organizational structures and processes used to manage worldwide operations. READ MORE